How To Fix MDG_MDF215 - Could not create or determine an SID for value &1 of characteristic &2

MDG_MDF215 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_MDF - Master Data: Messages

• Message number: 215

• Message text: Could not create or determine an SID for value &1 of characteristic &2

What causes this issue?

Value &V1& was imported for characteristic &V2&. An existing or a new
SID should be determined for this value, but this was not possible.

System Response

No values are imported for characteristic &V2&.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_MDF215 - Could not create or determine an SID for value &1 of characteristic &2 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_MDF215 indicates that the system could not create or determine a System ID (SID) for a specific value of a characteristic during a Master Data Governance (MDG) process. This error typically arises in the context of data modeling and management, particularly when dealing with characteristics that require unique identifiers.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic in question may not be properly configured in the system. This could include missing entries in the relevant tables or incorrect settings in the data model.
  Data Inconsistencies: The value being processed may not exist in the master data tables, leading to the inability to generate an SID.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create the SID for the specified characteristic.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database connectivity problems or issues with the data model itself.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Verify the configuration of the characteristic